Featuring:  Salcantay (superwash merino)  Bristle (non superwash/hemp) Prism (superwash silk) Egg Shell (superwash nylon) Latte (baby alpaca) Our goal: To see how differently speckles land on a silk base, superwash nylon, superwash, non superwash/cellulose and alpaca. We are also cross comparing the top 3 ways most dyers like to speckle: with their fingers, a cake dusting wand, and salt shakers. Stressed for time and wanna get an abstract for your 5 minute work break? Abstract: Different fibers refract light and have different fiber lengths/densities/micron diameter ...
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There are so many ways to dye a skein of yarn! Today on the blog, we will cover three beginner-friendly techniques for creating beautiful, multicolored skeins of yarn. For each method, we will be using the same three colors. Each technique shows off a different way of creating a vibrant colorway. From the crisp, bright speckles to the soft blends of an immersion dye, there are many options for layering color on yarn! Each dye method is beginner friendly and an excellent choice for your ...
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How to dye a neutral colored sweater yarn Late Summer is truly the cruelest time to be a knitter in southern California, where I live! While all my friends on the east coast and in the Midwest are casting on their fall knits and enjoying pumpkin spice lattes while picking apples at a local orchard, here in Los Angeles we’re facing our sweatiest time of year. Instead of cuddling up with my latest project, you’ll sooner find me eating dinner outside in shorts and a ...
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